With a glut of high end luxury rental accommodation in New York City rental growth has flatlined and landlords are offering discounts. Less affluent New Yorkers aren’t getting the same deal as their affluent neighbors however. Rents on non-luxury units are in general climbing and landlords don’t feel the need to negotiate. Unless you are …

As New York City and the surrounding region start to urbanize at an even more rapid and efficient pace, many of the old remnants and gems that existed in New York culture and social living are starting to fade away. One of the most iconic of which, being that of New York’s many horses and …

The NYC rental mark may always be shifting, but there are certain tried and true techniques that will always be relevant for prospective tenants trying to navigate the complicated landscape of renting in New York. Aspiring renters who find themselves looking for a place in a large, no-fee building should anticipate a few tricks and …

In many respects, New York City is increasingly a city of bikers. The number of New Yorkers who commute via bicycle every day has skyrocketed in recent years, as has the number of designated bike lanes built to accommodate them. However, the news for NYC cyclists isn’t all good. More than a dozen cyclists have …

The Aerial Tramway that connects tiny Roosevelt Island on the East River to the rest of Manhattan may not be the most practical commuting option available in New York City, but it is arguably the coolest. Riders can access the tram using their MetroCards, and for the same fare one would pay for a trip …

LaGuardia International Airport is almost universally reviled by New Yorkers. There are lots of reasons to complain about the shabby, crowded airport, and perhaps most vexing of all is the fact that LaGuardia is not accessible by subway or rail. However, LaGuardia is somewhat redeemed by the Q70 bus line, which runs express between Queens’ …

The New York City ferry has only been open for a handful of months, but it has already distinguished itself as the most beautiful way to commute in the nation’s largest city. For just $2.75, you can experience the sights of most of Manhattan as well as parts of Brooklyn and Queens. It’s best to …

Out of some twenty thousand bars in New York about one hundred actually have the license to allow of all things, dancing. A prohibition era law for New York prohibits public dancing at most city bars according to NBC New York. The area is set to roll back or repeal this law that is nearly …

JFK Airport is one of the most heavily populated and reputable airports in our nation, and many newcomers may need some assistance in navigating it’s large premises. If you find yourself facing a layover, you may want to take a tour of the city. To do this, take the AirTrain to a local airport hotel, …

Unsurprisingly, New York City recently came in first place in a list compiled by WalkScore, rating the U.S.’s most transit-friendly cities. However, there is a large degree of variability from one borough to the next in terms of transit access and overall infrastructure. In fact, this variation can extend even from one neighborhood to the …

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